Question
Dear parents, my daughter is 3 years old and has just started to have a sore throat. I’ve noticed that she’s also coughing quite severely, and she has a low-grade fever. What should a child eat during the treatment for tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
It is very important to focus on diet for a child’s quick recovery from tonsillitis. Firstly, they should consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and help boost immunity. For example, pears are cooling and have the effects of reducing fever, soothing the throat, expectorating phlegm, and relieving pain. They can alleviate the symptoms of discomfort in the throat due to acute tonsillitis. Also, it’s important to choose easily digestible foods for the child, such as thin porridge or well-cooked noodles and pasta. While maintaining a light diet, it’s also advisable to eat less of foods that may cause irritation, such as poultry eggs, donkey meat, and beef or mutton. Parents should also help their children develop good eating habits, ensuring hygiene and health, avoiding picky eating and dietary preferences.